Russian silver and enamel casket, with panels of foliate arabesques within multiple patterned geometric borders, enameled in green, white, red and shades of blue; the curved hinged cover set with a hinged clasp and the box set with shaped drop handles, on four stepped bracket feet, bearing comprehensive Russian marks, height 7.5 cm, width 12.8 cm, depth 8.2 cm, total weight 677g. Provenance: Lawsons, antique and modern silver Auction, 3 December 1996.